Malicious Code Detected in @ikarem/telemetry Package - Version 100.0.7
Summary
MAL-2025-192569: Malicious code in @ikarem/telemetry (npm). Affects @ikarem/telemetry versions 100.0.4 – 100.0.8. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The @ikarem/telemetry package is an npm library designed for telemetry data collection and analysis. It is utilized by developers to gather performance metrics and usage statistics from applications. However, recent findings have identified this package as malicious, specifically version 100.0.7, which poses significant security risks to applications that depend on it.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the @ikarem/telemetry package arises from its ability to communicate with a domain linked to malicious activities and execute commands that are harmful. This behavior can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation of the host system. The malicious nature of the package was confirmed by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project, which flagged it for its harmful actions.
How To Fix
This package is malicious. Remove it and rotate any credentials it could have accessed.
npm uninstall @ikarem/telemetryIf it arrived as a transitive dependency, remove the package that pulled it in, then reinstall.
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Workaround
As a temporary measure, you can remove the @ikarem/telemetry package from your project until a secure version is confirmed. Use the following command to uninstall it: npm uninstall @ikarem/telemetry.
Conclusion
The @ikarem/telemetry package has been identified as malicious, particularly in version 100.0.7. It is crucial for developers to update or remove this package to protect their applications from potential security threats. Utilizing tools like Vulert can help monitor for such vulnerabilities effectively.
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FAQ
The package communicates with a domain associated with malicious activities and executes harmful commands.
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As a workaround, consider uninstalling the @ikarem/telemetry package until a secure version is available.
The vulnerability was identified by the OpenSSF Package Analysis project, which flagged the package for its malicious behavior.
Yes, versions 100.0.4, 100.0.5, 100.0.6, and 100.0.8 have also been flagged as malicious. It is advisable to avoid using these versions.
